Mapping the World

How is the Russian economy faring after three years of war and western sanctions?

Poland seems determined to play a central role in the Europe of tomorrow.

In 2025 the new chancellor Friedrich Merz takes the reins of a troubled country. 

France's overseas territories, a hangover from the colonial period, are a major geopolitical asset for the country.

The struggle for technological dominance is a battle between rival companies and nation states.

What has led to rising populism in one of the founding members of the EU?

China maintains that it is a peaceful power and a stabilising force in a world.

The Vatican in Rome is the smallest sovereign state in the world: Focus on the international reach of this religious microstate.

China and the Netherlands are especially at risk. How can coastal communities adapt to the threat of rising sea levels?

On the southern border of the Gaza Strip, the Sinai Peninsula is a "grey zone" on the brink of war between Hamas and Israel.

The Dnieper is one of Europe’s longest rivers and has been at the centre of the Ukraine war since the Russian invasion.

The Sea of Japan, called the East Sea by the Koreans, is a highly strategic maritime area.

Since 1945, the Bering Strait has been a point of tension between Russia and America.

Mongolia has built a stabile democracy in the shadow of two authoritarian neighbours.

Focus on Latin America, a world region often the plaything of larger powers.

Mapping the World explores how armed groups supported by Iran - Hezbollah, Houthi rebels and Iraqi militias - have become key players in the Middle East.

A comparison of Donald Trump's and Joe Biden's approach to international relations.

The automotive industry, which has been globalised for decades, is currently experiencing a real revolution: the electric car. 

Two countries whose rivalry shapes the balance of power in the Middle East...

Keir Starmer is trying to maintain the ‘special relationship’ with America whilst also sticking close to Europe.

Centrist candidate Nicusor Dan won the presidential election with 54% of the vote, compared with 46% for the far-right anti-EU candidate.

On the agenda of Macron's official state visit to the UK: Migration, defence, and warmer ties between France and Britain.

Iran and Saudi Arabia have long been rivals in the Middle East. But with open war between Iran and Israel, is this the moment where Saudi Arabia cements its regional dominance?

Is the relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom entering a new phase?

Putin has agreed to talks with Ukraine to take place in Turkey. But why there?

Behind the images of reconciliation between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky in Rome, there are two opposing views.

The abolition of the US Development Agency's programmes is a disaster for the world's poorest people.

The Catholic church remains the world's second largest religious community but its centre of gravity is shifting to the Global South, which will influence the choice of the next Pope.

With Trump’s White House waging a war against American universities, will researchers leave for other countries?

The arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul, has led to mass street protests across Turkey. This episode looks back at Erdogan’s political career.

 After three years of war, Mapping the World focuses on how the conflict has affected Russia’s economy.

How will Putin react to the proposed ceasefire negotiated between Ukraine and the USA?

With America abandoning Ukraine, European countries have decided to commit to significantly higher military spending

Donald Trump has placed 20% tariffs on all imports from China and in return Beijing has put tariffs on American goods.

 At a summit in London on 2 March the first steps were taken to provide a European response to the war in Ukraine without the US military umbrella.

Could strengthened ties between France, Gemany and Poland be key for Europe's future defence?

Over three decades after the Baltic States gained independence from the Soviet Union, they are finally gaining their energy independence.

Trump’s project to ‘make Gaza the ‘Riviera of the Middle East’ after removing its residents has been met with worldwide condemnation. 

Why did the Trump administration row back on high tariffs on Canada and Mexico?